Federal Diner in Otago Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Cheese or Date Scones (World famous in Wanaka) $4.50
  • (C) Bacon & cheese $9.00
  • (B) Jam & butter $4.50
  • (A) Plain $4.00
  • Croissant:
  • Totally Nuts $10.00
    • Grilled banana bread with cashew nut butter
  • Winter Warmer $12.00
    • Porridge with chai spiced stewed fruits & cream
  • The Monk $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with bacon & roasted tomato
  • The Buddha $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with spinach, mushrooms & roasted tomato
  • Betty's Bacon Butty $10.00
    • Bacon, egg & relish
  • Brossie's Bun $11.00
    • Halloumi, grilled tomato, spinach & relish
  • Social Climber $13.00
    • Organic eggs fried or poached with roasted tomato on crusty bread - add free farmed streaky bacon $5.00
  • Hawea Flat $18.00
    • Spinach, mushrooms, roasted tomato & halloumi on polenta cake
  • PinaCoco $19.00
    • Caramelised pineapple hotcake with coconut yoghurt & lime
  • Comfort Kedgeree $19.00
    • Smoked salmon, mild Indian spiced rice & poached egg
LUNCHTIME CLASSICS LUNCHTIME CLASSICS
  • Lone Ranger $17.00
    • Waitoa free range roast chicken sandwich on ciabatta with aioli, caramelised onion & brie
  • Roti 'n' Roll $14.00
    • Pulled pork roti roll with hoisin, coriander, spring onion & pickled chilli
  • Wunder Burg $20.00
    • Homemade beef pattie with smoked cheese, caramelised onions, gherkins, salad & french fries with chipotle mayonnaise
  • Pure Wisdom $16.00
    • Ancient grain salad with cranberries, almonds, lemon & mint dressing (Vegan)
  • Roast It $19.00
    • Roast carrot salad with goat's cheese puree, preserved lemon dressing, dukkah & flatbread
  • The Chowder Pie $21.00
    • Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
  • Soul Soup $18.00
    • Waitoa free range chicken & ginger broth, vermicelli noodles, seasame, chilli & spring onions
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Hollandaise $1.00
  • Tomatoes, mushrooms, 1 organic egg, avocado or halloumi $3.00
  • Free farmed bacon, Waitoa free range chicken or smoked salmon $5.00
  • French fries with tomato chilli relish & aioli $9.00
  • Mixed salad with balsamic $10.00
  • Gluten free bread add $1.00
KIDS KIDS
  • Egg or bacon on toast (+ $3.00 for scrambled) $5.00
  • Fruit plate $9.00
  • Hot cake with maple & banana $10.00
  • Peanut butter & banana on toast $5.00
  • Flatbread pizza with salami $8.00
  • Beef burger & fries $14.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Feta Cheese $1.50
  • Hard Core Mr Scratch Large $17.50
    • Double serving of Prime NZ Beef, streaky bacon, smokey BBQ sauce, edam cheese, onion rings, pickles, fancy lettuce, tomato, & aioli.
  • Devil Burger Reg $10.50, Large $12.50
    • Prime NZ Beef, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & Devil relish. Devil Recommends: Add Edam Cheese
  • The Funguy Reg $12.00, Large $14.00
    • Whole Portobello mushrooms grilled and topped with blue cheese, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli and tomato relish.
  • Out To Lunch Reg $12.00, Large $14.00
    • Grilled Chicken Tenderloins, feta cheese, a sundried tomato-olive chutney, fancy lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion & aioli.
  • Hash Brown $1.00
  • Brie Cheese $1.50
  • Bacon $2.00
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Additional Dip $0.50
    • Sour Cream / Garlic Mayo / Blue Cheese / Sweet Chilli / Salsa
  • Cursed $18.50 / $9.00
    • Honey Mustard, Chicken, Ham, Onions, Gherkins, Bacon and Smoked Cheddar. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Pride $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Tomatoes and Pineapple. Optional Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers (Double / Snack)
  • Lust Deluxe $18.50 / $9.00
    • Marinated Steak, Venison Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon, Smoked Chorizo, Black Pepper and Bearnaise sauce, Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • 333 - Hellthy Kids Pizza $5.00
    • Tomato Base Sauce, 100% Mozzarella Cheese and 1 Topping. Made with 100% free range ingredients
  • Crumbed Camembert $9.00
    • 6 wedges deep fried and served with your choice of dip - we recommend Cranberry or Sweet Chilli
  • ''Hopped'' Pork $15.00
    • Craft beer + ginger glaze with lime slaw, jalapeños, BBQ sauce, garlic aioli
  • Pork Belly $22.00
    • Mashed potato, caramelised onion, roasted vegetables, molasses jus
  • Roasted Beetroot and Halloumi Salad $18.00
    • Mesclun greens, roasted beetroot, red onion, cashews, and halloumi
  • Lamb Stew $19.00
    • Bone warming stew laced with hearty veggies and lamb. Served with rustic bread
  • Powder Keg Chicken Burger $18.00
    • Spicy “Powder Keg” crumbed chicken breast, bacon, cole slaw, tomato, onion, mesclun
  • Roast Veggies $5 Sml / $9 Lrg
  • Veggie $20.00
    • Fresh tomato, onion, capsicum, mushrooms, olives and jalapeños
  • What’s not to love about the classic Louisiana Po’Boy sandwich? They are simple, and rely heavily on super-fresh, local ingredients. All our Po’ Boys come dressed with lettuce, tomato, onions and a side of hand cut fries.
  • Chicken katsu don $13.00
  • Your choice of broth
    • shayu ramen/ miso ramen/ tonkotsu ramen
  • Chicken Udon $11.00
  • Koroage $13.50
    • w/curry
  • Ton(pork) katsu $12.00
  • Qyoko (chicken) Don $13.00
  • Chicken katsu $12.00
  • Pork Yoki Udon $12.00
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
    • Lightly toasted Ciabatta bread, stacked with perfectly poached fresh eggs, with creamy hollandaise sauce and your choice of Spinach and Smoked Salmon or Steaky Bacon.
  • Cheese Board FOR TWO $24.99
    • Finish off the night with a selection of 3 different New Zealand made cheeses, with fresh fruit and crackers.
  • GARLIC BREAD $5.00
  • STEAK $29.99
    • Steak cooked to your choice, with mashed potato and a choice of 3 sauces, and topped off with crispy onion rings. Garlic Butter, Creamy Mushroom, Peppercorn.
  • RiSOTTO $18.00
    • Entree size, mushroom and bacon risotto with lashings of parmesan cheese and rocket leaves.
  • Apple Crumble $10.00
    • Succulent cooked apples in cinnamon and butter topped with a crunchy country sweet topping, served with fresh mascarpone & vanilla ice cream.
  • FRIES + TOMATO SAUCE + AIOLI $5.00
  • FISH N’ ChIPS $29.99
    • Your choice of either beer battered or pan-fried New Zealand Blue Cod, with crispy hot fries and fresh salad.
  • Spring Rolls (6) $7.50
    • Crispy vegetable spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Currys Puffs (4) $10.00
    • Handmade by our chefs. Potato based vegetarian curry with Thai herbs in crispy golden pastry
  • Green Salad with Tofu $18.50
    • Green vegetables with coriander, red onion and tofu
  • Batter-dipper Prawns (6) $11.00
    • Prawns coated in specially home made garlic & coriander batter and served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Thai Noodle Soup (Kuay Tiew) $18.00
    • Noodle soup with chicken or beef, garnished with bean sprouts and garlic
  • Peanuts or Cashew Nuts $3.50
  • Tom Kar Tofu $18.50
    • Coconut soup with tofu, vegetables, mushrooms, and herbs with rice
  • Tofu and Cashew Nuts $18.50
    • Stir fried vegetables,tofu, cashew nuts, and garlic with rice
  • Small (4 Slices) $15.00
  • Spaghetti Puttanesca $19.50
    • A flavoursome pasta dish of tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers and a hint of chilli.
  • Bananarama $25.00 Med / $15.00 Sm
    • Caramel sauce, banana, white chocolate and marshmellows.
  • Hyde Park
    • Caramelised onions, mushrooms and a hint of blue cheese.
  • Seasoned Wedges $8.00
    • Cooked to crunchy perfection and served with sour cream
  • The Cheese Burger
    • New York spicy sausage, onions, tasty cheese, gherkins, ketchup and mustard. A must try!
  • Greek
    • Spinach, tomato, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta and a touch of garlic
  • Americana
    • Pepperoni, pepperoni and more pepperoni.
  • Mushrooms on Toasted Ciabatta Bread $15.00
    • Baby mushrooms in creamy white wine sauce topped with streaky bacon
  • Soup of the Day $11.50
    • With roasted ciabatta
  • -Add Eggs (each) $3.00
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $21.50
    • Crispy lettuce tossed with bacon, crispy croutons, parmesan cheese & topped with seasoned chicken fillets & served W Our Caesar Dressing. With poached egg
  • Chicken Breast $29.50
    • Oven baked Chicken W melted brie, cranberries & wrapped in streaky bacon. Served with pea puree & plum sauce. With Vegetables OR French fries & Salad
  • New Zealand Ham Steak $25.50
    • Prime Cut Ham served W pineapple salsa, grilled tomato, fried egg . Served w French fries & salad.
  • Crumbed Schnitzel $22.50
    • Served with Red Wine Gravy & Vegetables.
  • Buffalo Wings $15.90
    • Chicken Mini Drums served in our homemade BBQ sauce with blue cheese dip( optional)
  • Taste of Tandoor Vegetarian Platter $17.00
    • consists of vegetable samosa, aloo pakoras, onion bhaji, paneer tikka and tandoori mushroom, a must for all vegetarians
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.00
    • flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed, then fried golden brown
  • Vegetarian $12.00
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.00
    • flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed, then fried golden brown
  • Fish Tikka (5 Pcs) $15.00
    • morsels of filleted fish marinated in yoghurt, mustard oil and spices, skewered and cooked on the tandoor
  • Daal Maharani $12.00
    • black lentils and kidney beans stewed overnight with clarified butter and spices
  • Seasonal Sauteed Vegetables (No Rice) $10.00
    • fresh seasonal vegetables stir fried in butter
  • Paneer Butter Masala $13.00
    • homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy rich and mild tomato based sauce
  • Beef Nachos $11.50
    • Cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Basket of Chips $5.00
  • All Day Breakfast $18.50
  • -Add Chicken $4.00
  • Pasta of the Day See Specials Board
    • Please ask our staff for today's pasta selection
  • Pasta of the Day $17.50
    • See specials board
  • -Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
    • Vanilla ice cream with either chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce. Topped with the works: Whipped cream, sprinkles or wafers
  • Reef & Beef $35.00
    • Topped with prawns & garlic butter. Served with your choice of roast vegetables & steamed seasonal vegetables with cheese sauce or a fresh green salad & steak fries
  • Vegetarian Singapore Noodle $9.90
    • Thin rice noodles with fresh vegetables in light curry sauce
  • Satay Chicken $11.70
    • Thick egg noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in satay sauce
  • Sambal Chicken $11.50
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in a Malaysian seafood sambal sauce
  • Fried Kuai Teow $11.70
    • Traditional Malaysian thick rice noodle dish tossed with BBQ pork, shrimp and fresh vegetables in a dark soy sauce
  • Curry Laksa $11.90
    • Fresh thick egg noodles with prawns, chicken, salad mix and fresh vegetables in a Malaysian-style coconut curry soup
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $10.50
    • Battered succulent chicken pieces tossed in honey sauce on wok tossed fried rice and vegetables
  • Chicken Chow Mee $11.50
    • Thin egg noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in a sizzling hot oyster sauce and seasoning
  • Honey King Prawn Noodle $14.90
    • Battered king prawn cutlets tossed in honey sauce on wok tossed thin egg noodles and fresh vegetables
  • Hot Roast Lamb Sandwich $15.90
    • Sauteed NZ lamb in a thick gravy served in Avanti bread and salad
  • Hotter than Most $19.90/$26.90/$32.90
    • A mix of Chilli, beef, beans, onions and garlic topped with nachos and sour cream
  • Pasta of the Day $23.90
    • Ask your server for todays special pasta dish
  • Roast Chicken Salad $18.40
    • Roast chicken, salad greens and crispy noodles drizzled with our own Vinaigrette or swap chicken for smoked salmon
  • Eggs Benedict $14.90/$15.90
    • Poached eggs on an English muffin with hollandaise sauce and Bacon or smoked Salmon
  • Eggs any Style $13.90
    • Bacon, poached, scrambled or fried eggs and toast
  • Greek Salad $10.90
    • Olives, tomatoes and fresh feta cheese drizzled with our own vinaigrette
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
    • Toasted bread with melted butter and fresh garlic
  • CHICKEN & BACON SALAD $22
    • Chicken & bacon pieces served on a fresh selection of salad topped with garlic aïoli dressing.
  • MINI PAVLOVA
    • with Juicy Berries and Cream.
  • BEEF BURGER & FRIES $17
    • A delicious angel bay pattie served on a toasted burger bun with tomato sauce, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, beetroot and mayo. ($1 extra for an egg)
  • 6 CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPS
  • TOASTED SANDWICH $6
    • Multigrain bread grilled with your choice of fillings: Ham/Cheese/Onion/Tomato/Pineapple.(For 3 fillings, 50c each for extra fillings)
  • CHEESECAKE
    • with Homemade Berry Coulis and Ice-Cream.
  • TASTY VEGETARIAN BAKE $20
    • Tasty vegetarian bake, drizzled with basil pesto and parmesan cheese with a side salad of fresh greens.
  • CHICKEN WRAP $17
    • Chicken pieces and fresh green salads toasted in a tortilla wrap with hummus and garlic aïoli.
  • Fresh Baked Ciabatta N/A
  • Duck + Wild Mushroom Risotto w Spiring Onion + Parmesan N/A
  • Cider braised Pork Belly w Fennel + Radish N/A
  • Petit Flues for 2 $8
  • Pulled Moroccan Spiced Lamb w Teateiki N/A
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Rillette w Capers + Fresh Horseradish N/A
  • Roast Pumpkin, Chilli + Cumin Dip N/A
  • Cheese Board $24
  • Mixed Gril $31.00
    • Grill 200g Sirloin of beef, streaky bacon, sausage, Two fried eggs & chunky fries
  • Bacon & Eggs $12.50
    • Streaky Bacon, 2 eggs on toast
  • Special Coffees $9.50
    • Irish coffee, Jaffa hot chocolate or Baileys latte
  • Crispy Skin Salmon $30.00
    • served with Asian greens, egg noodles topped with soy chilli & lime sauce .
  • Ruby’s Pork Ribs $36.50
    • 12 ribs piled high lashed with orange & hoisin sauce with fries & Garden Salad .
  • Open Sandwiches $18.50
    • all served with garden salad & fries
  • Ribeye $33.00
    • 300g Angus steak with your choice of sauce, served with potatoes or fries & salad (Mushroom, Garlic or geen peppercorn sauce)
  • Soup of the day $10.50
    • served with toasted bread & butter
Federal Diner

Federal Diner

location

Address

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034435152

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Contemporary , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand